Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 354: Evidence; exclude certain communications made between attorney and client when client is in a penal institution
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 354 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Evidence; exclude certain communications made between attorney and client when client is in a penal institution. Primary sponsor: Esther Panitch (Democratic), Tyler Smith (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Soo Hong (Republican), Shea Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, so as to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper